NHTSA Complaint #10235896 — 2003 MAZDA PROTEGE SEAT BELTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10235896
Vehicle	2003 MAZDA PROTEGE
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	January 1, 2004
Date Filed	July 27, 2008
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BEGAN TO STICK WITHIN THE SECOND YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. CURRENTLY, IT WILL LATCH, BUT DURING DRIVING, IT WILL UNLATCH AND THE SEATBELT LIGHT WILL COME ON. IT FLUCTUATES BETWEEN STICKING TO THE POINT OF HAVING TO PULL QUITE VIOLENTLY TO UNLATCH IT, OR NOT LATCHING AT ALL. *TR

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